Quality Control Engineer I (Battery Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Sparks, Nevada, United States. All candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

Panasonic Energy produces lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage applications.

What you will do

• Support quality control systems across the battery production process.
• Analyze and evaluate process input and output data to reduce defects.
• Support cell manufacturing teams in resolving production quality issues.
• Monitor production quality and implement corrective actions during out-of-control situations.
• Assist with quality performance management to maintain battery cell safety and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical, materials engineering, or a similar discipline.
• 1–3 years of quality engineering experience.
• Experience with quality control for batteries or electronic devices; quality assurance experience is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with quality management tools such as control charts, FTA, and FMEA, plus Microsoft Office.
• Working-level English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking, and unrestricted U.S. work authorization are required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• ISO 9001 quality management system auditing experience.
• Laboratory analysis experience with X-Ray, SEM, ICP, or similar tools.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, statistical process control, and defect reduction.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options, including family planning, mental health, and pet insurance.
• Company-matched, fully vested 401(k) retirement program starting upon enrollment.
• Annual bonus, employee recognition programs, educational assistance, and reimbursement.
• Leadership, career, mentorship, inclusion, and employee resource group programs.
• On-site cafes, vendor visits, employee events, and shuttle transportation.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required; PPE may be required in production areas.